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January 17, 2026
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Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New International Airport

Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New International Airport

He also confirmed plans to extend SGR from February 2026, revealing that construction of the railway line from Naivasha to Kisumu, Malaba and onward to Uganda...

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President William Ruto announced that construction of a new world-class airport in Kenya will commence in April or early May 2026, aiming to boost the country's national infrastructure. This project seeks to alleviate congestion at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

  • The estimated construction cost for the new airport is around Ksh264 billion.
  • The new airport is proposed for Konza Technopolis, with new terminals, runways, and more aircraft bays planned.
  • President Ruto also revealed plans to launch the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha to Kisumu, Malaba, and into Uganda in February 2026.
  • Other significant infrastructure projects include a 700-kilometre highway connecting Isiolo to Mandera.

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